Difference between Thumb and Finger

THUMB vs FINGER: NOUN

A thumbnail picture.
The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
Completely under one's power or influence; in a condition of subservience.
A buckskin cushion worn on the thumb, and used to close the vent of a cannon while it is sponged, or loaded.
A ring worn on the thumb.
A nut for a screw, having wings to grasp between the thumb and fingers in turning it; also, a nut with a knurled rim for the same perpose.
The dark spot over each foot in finely bred black and tan terriers.
A door latch having a lever formed to be pressed by the thumb.
Indigo in the form of small balls or lumps, used by washerwomen to blue linen, and the like.
A twist of anything as thick as the thumb.
The short, thick first digit of the human hand, differing from the other fingers in having but two phalanges; the pollex. See pollex.
Palpitation of the heart in domestic animals, as the horse, the result of functional or organic disease. See palpitation.
The hind toe of a bird (except a three-toed woodpecker); the hallux; when there are two hind toes, the inner one of these (except in trogons).
The thumb of the foot; the hallux; the inner digit of the foot, called the great toe in man.
The movable radial digit of a bird's manus or pinion, which bears the packet of feathers called the alula or bastard wing, and which is usually movable apart from the rest of the bones.
The inner, radial, or first digit of the fore paw of any animal. When there are five digits, the first of these always corresponds to the human thumb; otherwise not.
The shortest and thickest finger of the human hand; the pollex; the first digit of the hand, on the radial side, next to the index or forefinger.
In geology, a columnar projection of eruptive rock.
An ovolo.
The part of a glove or mitten that covers the thumb.
A corresponding digit in other animals, especially primates.
The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits.
A convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
The part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

The little finger.
Skill in the use of the fingers, as in playing upon a musical instrument.
The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard.
Anything that does the work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine
One of the five terminating members of the hand; a digit; esp., one of the four extremities of the hand, other than the thumb.
In music, execution, especially on a keyed instrument; method of fingering: as, she has a good finger.
A finger's length, commonly that of the middle finger.
A measure of length, a finger-breadth, commonly a natural finger-breadth.
In machinery, any small wood or metal projection on a machine, for parting materials or arresting motion, as the tooth of a rake, the gripper in printing-presses, or the wires of a stop-motion: as, the fingers of a harvester, in and between which the knives play.
Specifically— In zoology, one of the two parts forming a chelate or forceps-joint, especially the smaller part, which hinges on the other.
Something like or likened to a finger, as a ray of a starfish; something resembling or serving the purpose of a finger; an index.
A digit of the fore limb; any one of the terminal or distal members of the hand; in a restricted sense, any digit of the hand except the innermost or thumb.
In flax manuf., a small lot of fiber that has been treated at one operation in the scutching process.
A projecting pin or rod, straight, or slightly curved; specifically, a projecting curved wire which carries an electric current into the clearance-volume of an internal-combustion motor, so that at the proper time a spark may pass between its tip and another terminal and fire the charge of explosive mixture. See internal-combustion engine, under engine.
In a mechanical piano-player, a lever that strikes or depresses a key. See piano-player.
An obscene gesture of defiance or derision made by pointing or jabbing the middle finger upward. Often used with the.
A degree of participation; a share.
The length or width of a finger.
Something, such as an oblong peninsula, that resembles one of the digits of the hand.
The part of a glove designed to cover a finger.
One of the five digits of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
The length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
Any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
The part of a glove that provides a covering for one of the fingers

THUMB vs FINGER: VERB

To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
To touch with the thumb.
Travel by getting free rides from motorists
Look through a book or other written material
Feel or handle with the fingers

Examine by touch
Search for on the computer
Feel or handle with the fingers
Indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments

THUMB vs FINGER: INTRANSITIVE VERB

To play with the thumb or thumbs; to play clumsily; to thrum.
To hitchhike.
To solicit (a ride) from a passing vehicle by signaling with the thumb.
To disarrange, soil, or wear by careless or frequent handling.
To scan (written matter) by turning over pages with or as if with the thumb.

To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
To use the fingers in playing an instrument.
To handle something with the fingers.
To insert one or more fingers into the anus or vagina of (a person) as a means of sexual stimulation.
To identify or designate as being responsible.
To identify as responsible for wrongdoing or a crime, especially to the police.
To play (an instrument) by using the fingers in a particular order or way.
To mark (a score) with indications of which fingers are to play the notes.
To touch with the fingers; handle. : touch.

THUMB vs FINGER: TRANSITIVE VERB

To soil or wear with the thumb or the fingers; to soil, or wear out, by frequent handling; also, to cover with the thumb.
To play with the thumbs, or with the thumbs and fingers.
To handle awkwardly.

To execute, as any delicate work.
To take thievishly; to pilfer; to purloin.
To mark the notes of (a piece of music) so as to guide the fingers in playing.
To perform on an instrument of music.
To touch lightly; to toy with.
To touch with the fingers; to handle; to meddle with.

THUMB vs FINGER: OTHER WORD TYPES

To turn (one's glass) over the thumb: an old custom when persons were drinking together, intending to show that the glass had been emptied so that the small drop remaining would lie on the thumb-nail without running off. Compare supernaculum.
To soil or wear out with much handling; hence, to use, read, or turn over the pages of (as a book).
To handle or perform awkwardly: as, to thumb over a tune.
To cover with the thumb, as the vent of a muzzle-loading cannon.
(idiom) (under (someone's) thumb) Under the control of someone; subordinate to.
(idiom) (thumb (one's) nose) To express scorn or ridicule, often by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.
(idiom) (all thumbs) Lacking physical coordination, skill, or grace; clumsy.

One of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb
To touch something with the fingers, as a musical instrument in playing it.
To do or perform with the fingers, as a delicate piece of work, etc.
To play, as a particular passage involving a choice among different possible modes of execution.
In music: To play, as an instrument requiring the use of individual fingers.
To touch or take thievishly; pilfer; filch; secure by manipulation with the fingers.
To toy or meddle with.
To touch with the fingers; handle: as, to finger money.
(idiom) (twist/wrap) To dominate utterly and effortlessly.
(idiom) (put (one's) finger on) To remember; recall.
(idiom) (lay (one's)/a) To locate; find.
(idiom) (have/keep) To hope for a successful or advantageous outcome.

THUMB vs FINGER: RELATED WORDS

Mouth, Boot, Thumbprint, Thumbnail, Opposable, Hand, Pollex, Hitch, Riff, Riffle, Hitchhike, Flick, Flip, Leaf, Finger

Ring, Pinpoint, Point, Touch, Fingerprint, Keyboard, Button, Toe, Hand, Wrist, Pinky, Fingerbreadth, Feel, Digit, Thumb

THUMB vs FINGER: DESCRIBE WORDS

Practice, Mouth, Boot, Thumbprint, Thumbnail, Opposable, Hand, Hitch, Riff, Riffle, Hitchhike, Flick, Flip, Leaf, Finger

Blame, Hair, Pinpoint, Point, Touch, Fingerprint, Keyboard, Button, Toe, Hand, Wrist, Pinky, Feel, Digit, Thumb

THUMB vs FINGER: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

Now, twist your left thumb up and your right thumb down.
Subchondral bone in thumb cmc arthroplasty rehab protocol used in thumb.
Like someone slicing my thumb open from the lower palm to the second thumb joint!
Symptoms of thumb CMC arthritis include pain, deformity, and limitation of thumb motion.
Place your thumb upright and gently draw the thumb back for a few seconds.
Enterprises Chocolate Addiction Thumb is one of the finest thumb bow releases for hunting.
Most thumb releases will have the trigger move closer to your thumb.
If thumb triggered, does the thumb have to be fully extended?
Basal Thumb Arthritis: Are You Suffering from Thumb Pain?
Thumb Arthritis is caused by thumb joint wear down.

Using the finger goniometer to measure index finger joint angles was generally straightforward, since the fingers were stationary during measurement.
If ordered with a finger pull, install the Finger Pull.
Finger control Functions as a joystick, which can be controlled with a minimum force of the finger.
It appears that the signet ring could be worn on any finger, including the fourth finger.
Reinforce finger numbers with young kids by utilizing the finger numbers printout.
Action Item Ideas Add finger protection to all door hinges to prevent finger injuries.
They compared three motor tasks: simple finger tapping, complex finger tapping, and walking.
Finger millet genotypes, highly resistant to both neck and finger blast, have been identified.
Slight finger stain, but no ribbon when squeezed between thumb and fore finger.
Most short finger gloves are available in a matching long finger style.

THUMB vs FINGER: QUESTIONS

Are the rules of thumb relevant to building services?
Why was the Logitech G13 thumb switch discontinued?
Is surgery necessary for thumb CMC joint reconstruction?
How does Megan Fitzpatrick make half thumb molding?
What is microsurgical toe transfer for thumb reconstruction?
How many thumb down thumb down illustrations are there?
Can You Break Your Thumb at the base of your thumb?
Is the Gibbon Thumb adapted to keep the thumb out of way?
What is the meaning of the thumb thumb sculpture by Richard Burton?
Can modified trapeziectomy with LRTI prevent thumb sinking in advanced thumb carpometacarpal arthritis?

How is the long finger resection of the ring finger performed?
Can a baby be born with an extra finger on one finger?
What is the relative contribution of each finger to four finger force?
Which gemstones are suitable for the little finger and ring finger?
What does the space between index finger and middle finger mean?
What does the space between RING finger and little finger mean?
How do you make finger prints with foam finger templates?
How does the finger hinge prevent finger amputation?
Can finger stretcher resistance bands help with finger pain?
Can you use little finger instead of middle finger?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THUMB AND FINGER

THUMB vs FINGER: NOUN

THUMB vs FINGER: VERB

THUMB vs FINGER: INTRANSITIVE VERB

THUMB vs FINGER: TRANSITIVE VERB

THUMB vs FINGER: OTHER WORD TYPES

THUMB vs FINGER: RELATED WORDS

THUMB vs FINGER: DESCRIBE WORDS

THUMB vs FINGER: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

THUMB vs FINGER: QUESTIONS